🌱 19 Car Crashes In 1 Day + Ingersoll Theater Needs Repairs

Sean Peek
Updated ·3 min read

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Here's everything going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Sunny, but much colder. High: 8 Low: -8.

Here are the top three stories today in Des Moines:

  1. On Monday morning, Des Moines police responded to 19 car crashes. Of the 19 crashes, only two people had minor injuries. Two of those crashes were hit and runs; three were stalled cars. (KCCI Des Moines)

  2. Des Moines officials say that the historic Ingersoll theater is in desperate need of repairs. The 83-year-old building has several holes in the roof and interior water and snow damage. In order to attract a potential buyer, the staff is seeking a formal inspection to determine if the building is structurally sound. (Marshalltown Times Republican)

  3. On Sunday morning, a Des Moines couple was arrested on drug charges during a traffic stop in Perry, Iowa. Anthony John Ramirez and Breanna Taylor Ramirez were both arrested on charges of drug possession, including carrying both marijuana and meth. Anthony Ramirez has previously been convicted of other drug-related crimes. (The Perry News)

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Today in Des Moines:

  • Tuesday Book Discussion Group At Pleasant Hill Public Library (11:00 AM)

  • Afterschool Fun: Board Games At Urbandale Public Library (4:15 PM)

  • That Golden Girls Show! A Puppet Parody At Temple Theater (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The Des Moines forecast calls for wind chills through midday Tuesday, then Tuesday night through midday Wednesday. Keep in mind that frostbite can occur in as little as 10 minutes with wind chill values at 30 below or colder, or in 30 minutes or less when wind chills are 20 below or colder. (Facebook)

  • Don't miss your chance to be in the "Room Where it Happens!" Hamilton is returning to the Des Moines Civic Center Stage from May 17 through Jun. 5. Tickets are on sale now. (Facebook)

  • There's now a phone number to order free COVID-19 at-home testing kits from the government for Des Moines residents. (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.

This article originally appeared on the Des Moines Patch